Solar Shield Classic Fits Over Sunglasses are Hella Hot Amongst Cool Millennials I’m going to spill the tea….Solar Shield fits overs, the bulky sunglasses which gained popularity as ‘post-cataract surgery sunglasses’ , which are now the best loved brand of sunglasses for eyeglass wearers, have a new fan base –millennials! YAAAAS! Young, hip and active millennials are wearing Solar Shields while skiing, snowboarding, fishing and around town! And these youngsters don’t even wear glasses! So why do they like Solar Shield fits overs so much? Solar Shield fits over sunglasses are a lifehack of sorts. “Solar Shields are bae. They are super inexpensive, light weight, polarized, have 100% UVA/UVB protection and they are so dorky -they are cool. My Solar Shields are giving me life! ”, said a Solar Shield devotee. The Classic styles of Solar Shield fits overs have … Read More

Exercising your body makes it stronger. So can exercising your eyes make your vision stronger, too? The need for glasses is based on the shape of the eye, the size of the pupil, and the ability to shift focus, which declines as we age. However, there are those who swear eye conditions are related to faulty ocular muscles caused by chronic mental and emotional tension. Yoga-like exercises can help improve the condition of eye muscles and even help improve disorders such as myopia and hypermetropia. Practicing these eye exercises regularly for a few months could help improve functioning of our eyes. Tip: Keep the head and spine straight throughout the exercises. Palming – relaxes and soothes Close your eyes Take several deep breaths Rub your palms vigorously until warm Place your palms on your eyes Repeat 5 times Blinking – … Read More

Yes!! After cataract eye surgery, protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays is more important than ever as your retina may be less able to protect you from those rays. 1 Prevent- A number of scientific studies indicate that spending long hours in the sun without eye protection can damage your eyes by contributing to cataracts and growths in the eye, including cancer. Based on these studies, ophthalmologists recommend wearing 99 percent and higher UV (ultraviolet radiation)-absorbent sunglasses and a brimmed hat outdoors. Protect- Proper sunglasses are key to protecting your eyes from sun-related damage and should always be worn outdoors particularly by individuals who have just had cataract surgery, LASIK or photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). More than two million Americans have cataract surgery each year. During this procedure, the eye’s lens is removed and … Read More

Most dogs have anatomical characteristics that offer very good protection against sun rays. Many breeds have deep inset eyes protected by a heavy brow that provides year-round shade. Dog breeds like the Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever have a bony orbit around their eyes that encloses it and shields it from most damaging light. Breeds like Pugs, Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs have flat-faces and their eyes are more exposed to light, wind and debris. Regardless of their anatomy, dogs and cats, just like humans, suffer from eye diseases that are directly connected or aggravated by UV exposure. Good quality polarized dog or cat sunglasses that reduce glare can make it more comfortable for your pet to enjoy the outdoors. Sunglasses can also help reduce diseases and eye injuries especially in dogs that enjoy boating, hiking, 4-wheeling or just sticking … Read More

There are many benefits to Transitions® lenses or glasses. Transitions® lenses automatically adapt with changing light conditions. The lenses automatically get darker with increased sunlight and get clear with less sunlight. Outdoors, you have sunglasses and indoors you have clear glasses. Transitions® lenses block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays but they are not polarized, which means they don’t reduce glare. Only Transitions® Vantage™ lenses have variable polarization that increases as the lenses get darker in outdoor light. There are a few reasons why Transitions® glasses might not be for everyone. Transitions® lenses are considerably more expensive than other sun-protection options such as ‘fits over’ sunglasses, the sunglasses you can wear over your glasses. Transitions® lenses can set you back hundreds while Solar Shield fits over sunglasses cost about $20 a pair. In a car, the windshield blocks … Read More

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